PRODUCT DATASHEET TELEDYNE MARINE
Meridian Gyrocompasses
Marine Navigation Systems
Highly accurate performance with low cost
of ownership
The Meridian gyrocompass product range is suitable for the
ever-changing needs of a modern intergrated bridge system.
This includes highly accurate performance with low cost of
ownership and system flexibility. Due to the Meridian’s small
size and fast settle time of less than 45 minutes, there are no
limits to the type of vessel for which it is suitable.
The Meridian gyrocompass can be installed as a stand-alone
unit or, together with any of the TSS range of repeaters and
ancillaries; it becomes a single, dual or triple gyro system. The
Meridian can also be used as a retrofit unit.
For simple installation the Meridian offers a large array of dig-
ital and analogue outputs plus easy set-up and self-test modes
that are activated via the control unit. The versatility and flex-
ibility of the Meridian can be clearly demonstrated with the
remote control unit option which gives freedom to install the
main units in the most convenient location whilst installing the
remote control unit where it can be seen and regularly used.
Unlike other marine navigation gyrocompasses available, the
Meridian has a maintenance-free dry element with a meantime
between failures of more than 30,000 hours; and post-instal-
lation there are no scheduled annual maintenance or servicing
costs.
PRODUCT FEATURES & BENEFITS
• Type approved to Marine Equipment Directive • Small, lightweight and versatile
• Economic one-box solution • High dynamic heading accuracy
• Fast initial settle time • Versatile range of repeaters and ancillaries
Meridian Gyrocompasses Marina Navigation Systems
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Standard Surveyor
Performance Heading accuracy Static 0.10° secant latitude RMS 0.05° secant latitude RMS
Dynamic 0.30° secant latitude RMS 0.20° secant latitude RMS
Roll & pitch accuracy N/A
Settle time <45 minutes to within 0.7° from +/-30° initial heading offset
Angular rate ~200°/s
Settle point error 0.25° secant latitude 0.10° secant latitude
Settle point repeatability 0.25° secant latitude 0.10° secant latitude
Compensation Latitude 80°N to 80°S
Speed 0 - 90 knots
Power Power supply 24Vdc (19 - 36Vdc)
Power consumption >3A at power on / 1.3AS in ready mode
Interface Outputs S’ type 1 x Step by Step (5V TTL), 6 steps per degree
Synchro 1 x 26V 400Hz sector value 360° (1:1 ratio) 11.8V line to line
Serial data 11 x RS422, NMEA 0183 (IEC 61162-1/2) 5 x RS422, NMEA 0183 (IEC 61162-1/2)
5 x RS232, NMEA 0183
1 x printer port, NMEA 0183 5 x 20mA current loop
1 x ROT (±10V)
Staus / Alarm Alarm - 5V TTL and potential free relay
Status - 5V TTL and potential free relay
Potential free status and alarm relays
Inputs Latitude Automatic - via RS232 or RS422, NMEA 0183 from GPS or manual
Speed Automatic - via RS232 or RS422, NMEA 0183 from log or pulse/contact closure at 100, 200 or
400/NM from log or manual
Physical Characteristics Dimensions 344mm (h) x 267mm (w) x 440mm (d)
Weight in Air 15.5kg
Weight in Water N/A
Rating N/A
Environmental and EMC Operating temperature 0°C to +45°C (-15°C to +55°C with reduced accuracy)
Storage temperature -25°C to +80°C
Environmental Meets or exceeds IEC 60945
EMC Meets or exceeds IEC 60945
Gimbal limits ±45° roll and pitch
MTBF >30,000 hours (calculated); > 100,000 hours (in service data)
Shock (survival) 10g
Options An extensive range of gyrocompass repeaters and ancillaries available
Remote control mounting kit
Compliance Standards IMO A424(XI), IMO A821(19), IMO A694(17), MSC 191(79), ISO 8728, ISO 16328, IEC 60945,
IEC 62288, IEC 61162, US Coast Guard MRA, Marine Equipment Directive 96/98/EC
Export Goods may be subject to export controls - details upon quotation
Warranty 24 months international warranty including parts and labour
Meridian Standard Meridian Surveyor
The heart of the Meridian gyrocompass is the element, which The Meridian Surveyor boasts a wide range of interfaces to en-
is a dynamically tuned gyroscope (DTG). The DTG is high preci- able use on any marine vessels. Highly suited for survey appli-
sion technology which, due to its size, accuracy, reliability and cations providing 0.2° dynamic heading accuracy, the Meridian
shock resistance, is used in many different applications. Surveyor offers higher performance and guaranteed reliability.
The guaranteed accuracy of the Meridian gyrocompass is ob-
tained through specialised high qual-
ity engineering. This gives exceed-
ingly stable heading and means
that the gyro will follow a high
turn rate of up to 200° per
second.
Remote Control Unit Option
Speed Log Synchro
Step
GPS 11 off RS422 NMEA
5 off RS232 NMEA
D.C. Alarm/Status
R.O.T.
A.C. P.S.U. Printer
For simple installation the Meridian offers a large array of digital and analogue outputs plus easy to use digital set-up and self-test modes that
are activated via the control unit.
The versatility and flexibility of the Meridian gyrocompass can be clearly demonstrated with the remote control unit option, which is supplied
with the gyrocompass system. This gives freedom to install the main unit in the most convenient location whilst installing the remote control unit
where it can be seen and regularly used.
PRODUCT DATASHEET TELEDYNE MARINE
The Full Meridian Gyrocompass System
2443
www.teledynemarine.com/tss
Tel: +44 (0)1224 772345
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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